Bright and Warm Weekend Across NRW: Predominantly Sunny Summer Conditions - Bright, warm weather anticipated for summer weekends in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, is set to enjoy a warm and sunny weekend around August 16-17, 2025, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). The forecast suggests temperatures ranging from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius during the day, with lows around 20 degrees.
The weather will start off partly cloudy but become mostly sunny by Saturday afternoon. The sunny and warm conditions are expected to persist through Sunday, with temperatures predicted to be between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.
Düsseldorf, the capital city of NRW, is set to experience high temperatures of around 29 degrees Celsius on Saturday and 30 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with lows around 20 degrees. Rainfall is not expected to be a significant factor during these weekend days, although August overall tends to have a mix of rainy and dry days.
In other parts of NRW, such as Leverkusen, the weather forecast indicates approximately 10 days of rain over the next 30 days, with temperatures reaching highs in the mid to upper 20s degrees Celsius. Weather experts have noted that summer 2025 in NRW has been somewhat variable, with periods of rain dominating recently, but the forecast for mid-August weekends is trending toward warmer, less rainy conditions.
Sunrise and sunset times in Düsseldorf for mid-August are approximately 6:43 AM and 8:22 PM local time, providing long daylight hours for outdoor activities.
In the mountains of NRW, such as the Hochsauerland region's Kahlen Asten, temperatures are expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius during the weekend.
On Monday, the temperature in NRW is predicted to be higher than on Sunday, with temperatures ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature in the mountains of NRW for Monday is not specified in the current forecast.
In summary, residents of North Rhine-Westphalia can look forward to a warm, mostly pleasant weekend, with temperatures near 29-30 degrees Celsius during the day and lows around 20 degrees, and no pronounced rainfall forecast for those days. However, it's advisable to check a closer-in update, as summer 2025 has shown a pattern of frequent rain. Enjoy the outdoor activities while the weather is favourable!
EC countries might consider adopting a harmonized employment policy to address the increasing demand for skilled workers in the face of such favorable weather conditions, as more people may be inclined to seek outdoor leisure activities during the warmer, sunnier weekends in NRW, potentially leading to labor shortages in certain sectors.
Despite the generally warm and sunny forecast for the weekend, weather-forecasting services should also focus on providing accurate predictions for the mountains of NRW, like the Hochsauerland region's Kahlen Asten, to ensure that mountain climbers and hikers are well-equipped for potential temperature differences and weather changes at higher altitudes.
